Spike in coconut prices triggers thefts in Malappuram panchayat
Widespread incidents have been reported from various parts of Vettam panchayat, where thieves are climbing trees, plucking coconuts and removing the husks before transporting them away.
Widespread incidents have been reported from various parts of Vettam panchayat, where thieves are climbing trees, plucking coconuts and removing the husks before transporting them away.
Widespread incidents have been reported from various parts of Vettam panchayat, where thieves are climbing trees, plucking coconuts and removing the husks before transporting them away.
Tirur; With coconut and coconut oil prices soaring, the coastal regions here are witnessing a surge in coconut theft. Widespread incidents have been reported from various parts of Vettam panchayat, where thieves are climbing trees, plucking coconuts and removing the husks before transporting them away.
Several properties in the region have lost dozens of kilograms of coconut this way. On Thursday night, major thefts were reported from the properties of Abdul Khader and Muhammed Yousuf in East Arikanchira. These coconut plantations are located close to the Canoli Canal. Based on their complaints, a police team visited the area, registered a case and launched an investigation.
Although coconut thefts have occurred in the area in the past too, this is the first time such incidents are happening on such a large scale. Farmers believe the surge in thefts is directly linked to the sharp increase in coconut prices.